Connecting the arts, fostering collaboration and building community.
Calendar courtesy of The Dirt.
There are several other great resources for finding arts and culture events, exhibits, performances, and other creative activities in the Davis area:
Davis Enterprise | UC Davis Arts & Entertainment | YoloArts | Visit Yolo
UCD DESIGN MUSEUM. This exhibition explores racism through cartoons, showcasing the work of pioneering father/daughter cartoonists the late Brumsic Brandon, Jr. & Barbara Brandon-Croft who chronicled the nation’s cultural landscape in their comic strips through the lens of racism. 12p–4p. Free
YOLO COUNTY. Restaurants throughout Yolo will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to visit restaurants and vote. Visit veganchefchallenge.org/yolo for details.
THE ARTERY. Under Willett Elementary School teacher’s Judy Catambay’s guidance, students discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art. The lessons in clay spark their curiosity and deepen their understanding of the world. Their work—and Catambays—is on display.
THE ARTERY. Judy Catambay, artist and art instructor for Davis schools, showcases student ceramic work. She also includes some of her latest sculptures as part of the exhibit. Under Catambay’s guidance, students at Willett Elementary School discover their artistic voices as they turn clay into art.
PENCE GALLERY. Erica Norelius’ new series of work offers an in-depth dive into the natural spaces of the Golden State, reaching from the coastal cities and desert areas, north towards Oregon. The quiet presence of man is often seen in small intrusions such as power lines and roads. 11:30a—5p. Free
NATSOULAS GALLERY. Demonstrations, lectures, shows—no other event delivers more inspired knowledge of ceramic sculpture for a better price. Meet face-to-face with distinguished ceramic sculptors you might only read about; see and hear from the artists what makes them top in their field. 9a—5p. $185—200
PENCE GALLERY. Women artists have long used humor and satire to critique the unequal treatment of women, in areas from reproductive rights to their depiction in the media. Women’s Work is a sampling of contemporary sculpture and paintings by thirteen artists who redefine gender and femininity through their art. Free
CENTRAL PARK. Visit the market each week to purchase local produce & artisan goods. Every Wed, 3p–6p & every Sat, 8a–1p.
PARKSIDE BAR. Every Saturday, come to Parkside for a different themed party. Featuring Sacramento’s best DJs playing Top 40 Hits & bar anthems. 10p–1:30a. $?
DAVIS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. Featuring live music, a lecture on pollinators with Loni Green, and a paint-a-pot fun table. 9a—12p.
BIRD ENTRY PARK, DAVIS. Putah Creek Council and the Friends of the North Davis Channel are collaborating to host a clean-up event in celebration of April being Earth Month. Light breakfast will be provided. Register at putahcreekcouncil.org/events in advance. 9a–12p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. Learn ballet basics with instructors from Applegate Dance! Perfect for adults & teens new to ballet. 10a–11a. $15
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Fun displays, games, experts, and sharing focusing on the year of climate action. 10a—12:30p. Free
EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. Visitors will get to explore skulls, pelts, and track casts of about 40 species from North America, courtesy of Kaotic Mythicals. Children will get to make their own Field Track Guide of 20 species, plus a special craft or a real track cast to take home. 10a—2p. $5
EXPLORIT SCIENCE CENTER. . In recognition of National Park Week, visitors will get to explore skull, pelts, and track casts of about 40 species from North America. Children will get to make their own Field Track Guide of 20 species. Special craft of a real track cast to take home plus a demonstration of track casting. 10a—2p. $5
VARIOUS LOCATIONS. Experience the artistic side of Davis with our studio tour this weekend! Get the map and guide on our page here, from the Artery or the Pence Gallery, or from any participating artist. 10a—5p. Free
VILLAGE HOMES. A slower-paced fitness class to gently strengthen, align & mobilize your body. All levels welcome! Bare feet or non slip socks are recommended. 11a. $15
VILLAGE HOMES COMMUNITY CENTER. an intentional, playful, joyful, free-form, all-ages, substance-free, daytime movement and embodiment practice. We gather monthly for a journey of music, movement, and mindfulness. 11a—1:30p. $15
SUDWERK BREWING CO. Join us for our ninth annual Davis Cherry Blossom Festival, a free public festival celebrating Asian American art, culture, and joy! There will be activities for all ages, live music, art gallery, a limited time seasonal beer by Sudwerk, and so much more. 11a—8p.Free
THE ARTERY. Watch artist Hannah Klaus Hunter as she works on a monoprint collage. 12p—3p. Free
DIXON LIBRARY. Express your snazzy style & creativity using colorful chalk to create awesome art on the sidewalk! This event is geared towards tweens & teens ages 10 to 18. 1p—3p. Free
STEPHENS BRANCH LIBRARY. Come practice with a reading buddy! UCD students Lela & Vanessa are available Mon & Sat afternoons to help improve reading skills. Ages 5-12. Free
DAVIS COMMUNITY CHURCH. Davis Chamber Players is a non-profit educational concert series featuring professional artists and lecturers from the Sacramento and Davis areas dedicated to the education and engagement of the community in all possibilities that chamber music has to offer. Concert sponsored by the Yolo Community Foundation. 2p—4p. Free
PRIVATE LOCATION. Come join us as we celebrate spring with an art show! View artwork from local artists and shop from craft makers from all around Davis. DM on instagram for address @theboneyard.artshow. 3p—8p. Free
PAMELA TROKANSKI DANCE THREATRE. What if NORMAL isn’t? is a thoughtful and sometimes humorous exploration of the wonderful, yet often irritating world of living with the personal idiosyncrasies of everyone who isn’t you. Through movement, text, and a diverse range of music, this work looks at what influences human beings to view the world from a wide range of perspectives and what the implications might be for us as individuals, communities, and a species. 7p—8p. $15—20
PLAYFIELDS PARK. FC Davis hosts Sonoma Sol in UPSL action. Food and beverages from Woodstock’s Pizza Davis and Sudwerk Brewing Co. 7p—10p. $10
VETERANS MEMORIAL THEATRE. First, a local high school actor (TBD) will read the winning story of our high school writing contest “Dream. Write. Enchant.” Second, an established local actor (TBD) will read an excerpt from Zuni Chopra’s novel The House that Spoke. Following the reading, Dr. Andy Jones will moderate a Q&A with Chopra. Chopra’s novel will be available for purchase and signing at the event.7:30p—9p. Free
BRUNELLE PERFORMANCE HALL. Continuing the season’s exploration of pieces by illustrious German composer Johannes Brahms, as well as incorporating pieces by French composers Camille Saint-Saëns and Claude Debussy. 7:30p—9p. $0—35